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Brother PE-DESIGN manual Installing the Software, For Windows XP or 2000 users, Before Use, b Memo

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Installing the Software

Before Use

Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

a Note:

•If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

•Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB card writer module is DISCONNECTED.

•In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges.

1.Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive.

■For Windows® XP or 2000 users:

→After a short while, the Choose Setup Language dialog box automatically appears. Continue with step 4. on page 6.

b Memo:

The following installation procedure includes descriptions and dialog boxes for Windows® XP. The procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different.

b Memo:

If the installer does not automatically start up:

1)Click the Start button.

2)Click Run.

→The Run dialog box appears.

3)Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: D:\setup.exe (where "D:" is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

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Contents

Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions FCC Declaration of ConformityFor USA Only Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementPlease read before using this product For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For additional product information and updates, visit our web site atTable of Contents Table of ContentsTroubleshooting Automatically Converting an Image to anPackage Contents Before UseWhat you can do with this software IntroductionOptional Supply Principal PartsBefore Use b MemoInstallation Please Read Before InstallationSystem Requirements Before UseInstalling the Software For Windows XP or 2000 usersIf the installer does not automatically start up Before UseWindows Vista users only 5 Click All Programs - Accessories - Run2. Click Run setup.exe Before Useb Memo To install the application into a different folder 1 Click BrowseBefore Use Click Next to install the application into the selected folder Before Useb Memo a NoteUninstallation Technical SupportOnline Registration Before UseUnderstanding the Window and Using Tools Tutorial1 Title bar 2 Menu bar 3 ToolbarTutorial Step 1 Entering text1 Start up PE-DESIGN Lite 2 Enter the textSpecify the size. For this example, use the default size of 10.0 mm Tutorialb Memo b Memo3 Adjust the text size and position Tutorialb Memo b MemoStep 2 Adjusting the text layout Step 3 Importing image dataTutorial b MemoStep 4 Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern 2 Adjust the image size and positionTutorial b MemoStep 5 Specifying the sewing color and direction Tutorial2 Convert the image to an embroidery pattern b MemoClick Sew, then Sewing Attribute Setting, or → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appearsTutorial b MemoStep 6 Changing the sewing order Step 7 Displaying a preview of the embroideryTutorial b MemoStep 8 Saving the embroidery design TutorialClick Display, then Realistic Preview, or Click File, then Save, or click on the toolbarStep 9 Transferring the design to an original card Tutorialb Memo 1 Insert an original card into the USB card writer moduleImporting Image Data Importing image dataImporting image data from a scanner Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery PatternImporting image data from the Clipboard Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Patternb Memo b MemoChanging the Image Settings Changing the display of the background imageChanging the size and position of the image Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery PatternAutomatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Pattern Auto Punch Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Patternb Memo b Memob Memo 7. After selecting the desired settings, click FinishAutomatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Pattern Arranging Embroidery Designs Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsCreating a new embroidery design Opening a PE-DESIGN Lite fileArranging Embroidery Designs b Memob Memo b MemoImporting embroidery design files Arranging Embroidery DesignsToolbar button b MemoArranging Embroidery Designs b Memo→ The embroidery design is displayed in the Design Page a NoteSpecifying the Design Page Size and Color Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo b MemoSaving the Image Data Saving as a fileOutputting to the Clipboard Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery Designs Selecting patternsMoving patterns Selecting patterns in the created orderScaling patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyRotating patterns Moving embroidery patterns to the centerSelecting patterns individually Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo b MemoAdding Text Entering TextArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoSelecting text attributes FontArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoEditing entered text Text SizeArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoSpecifying text arrangement Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo Toolbar buttonArranging Embroidery Designs CurvingSets the shape of curving SpacingSetting the thread color and sew type Applying Sewing Attributes to Text and RegionsColor Arranging Embroidery DesignsSpecial colors Sew typeArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoSpecifying sewing attributes → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appearsArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoRegion sewing attributes Arranging Embroidery DesignsSatin stitch Fill stitchZooming Zooming inZooming out Displaying at actual sizeChecking and editing the sewing order/ color Arranging Embroidery DesignsToolbar button b MemoArranging Embroidery Designs Editing the sewing orderb Memo Combining patterns of the same colorDisplaying a preview of the embroidery Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo b MemoChanging realistic preview settings 1. Click Display, then Realistic Preview Attribute SettingArranging Embroidery Designs b MemoChecking embroidery design information Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo 1. Click Option, then Design PropertySaving and Printing SavingOverwriting Saving with a new nameWriting multiple embroidery files to an original card Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo b MemoArranging Embroidery Designs b Memob Memo b MemoSpecifying print settings PrintingAdding comments to saved .pes files 1. Click File, then Print SetupChecking the print image Arranging Embroidery Designsb Memo b Memob Memo PrintingArranging Embroidery Designs Changing Software Settings Changing the grid settingsChanging the measurement units 1. Click Display, then Grid SetupTips and Techniques Sewing DirectionSewing Order Sewing Wide AreasMenus/Tools List of Tool Box ButtonsList of Menus File menuMenus/Tools Edit menuMenus/Tools HorizonFlips the selected patterns up/down MirrorImage menu Menus/Toolsa Note The file name extension must be one of theText menu Sew menuDisplay menu Menus/ToolsOption menu Help menubrowser is correctly installed and an Internet Menus/ToolsTroubleshooting Index Index Page Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Product AgreementEnglish XE2656-001 Printed in China